Microsoft · 12 hours ago
Project Manager (contract)
Redmond, WA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$41/hr - $46.50/hr
0+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company seeking a Project Manager to drive critical network infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will oversee multiple infrastructure initiatives, ensuring efficient execution and alignment with technical standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Schedule, coordinate, and deliver multiple infrastructure projects including networking, telecommunications, and IT infrastructure hardware deployments
Engage with project requestors to define and agree on project scope, deliverables, and key milestones
Develop, track, and manage project budgets, project plans, timelines, and scope throughout the project lifecycle
Build comprehensive project plans that define requirements, constraints, and criteria needed to deliver successful outcomes
Negotiate with stakeholders to establish work schedules and lock commitments into the project timeline
Identify and manage project risks by proposing and implementing mitigation measures with stakeholder support
Manage the procurement and ordering of all hardware and circuits required to address project requirements
Establish and maintain project communication plans to keep project teams informed of progress and key updates
Manage deadlines and coordinate individuals to maintain delivery schedules for global information technology projects
Oversee IT project budgets and ensure cost-effective resource allocation
Work with and manage internal business partners and approved third-party vendor relationships in the delivery of projects and services
Identify technical and security concerns and collaborate with appropriate groups to report and resolve issues
Execute project plans against deliverables and provide regular communication on key milestones
Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses to stakeholders and decision-makers
Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized
Make presentations to steering committees and project sponsors as needed
Define test plans and ensure that products are defect-free before User Acceptance Testing
Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures
Lead teams in the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business needs
Procure project staff and provide coaching, motivation, and guidance to project resources
Qualification
Required
0-2 years of proven project management experience
Experience managing IT infrastructure projects such as networking, telecommunications, or hardware deployments
Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or related field required
Project management experience with demonstrated success in IT infrastructure projects
IT networking fundamentals with strong familiarity with networking concepts, network hardware, and equipment functionality
Technical documentation and infrastructure interpretation skills, including the ability to read building floor plans, cable jack matrices, switch port mappings, and cable room layouts
Familiarity with project management tools to create, submit, and track engineering requests
People management and team building capabilities
Flexibility and adaptability in exercising judgment in changing environments
Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
Quick learning capability for business processes and systems
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with business partners at different levels within the organization
Risk assessment abilities and application of management principles to technology applications and business functions
Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform systems environments
Budget management and cost control expertise
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Presentation skills for executive-level audiences
Preferred
MBA or other related advanced degree preferred
Experience with Azure DevOps high preferred
Layer 1 cabling and cable plant expertise with hands-on experience in wired and wireless data cabling and physical infrastructure standards
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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